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McCormick  Improved       •' 
Binder 


McCormick  Improved  left-hand  binder 
5  and  6-foot  cut 

IT'S  in  tough  cutting,  in  fields  where  the  grain  is  tall,  heavy,  and  filled  with  green  undergrowth, 
or  in  fields  where  the  grain  is  short  and  thin  in  spots,  that  the  McComiiek  Improved  binder 
shows  its  superiority. 

The  wide  range  of  adjustment  of  reel  and  i^latform,  and  the  enormous  capacity  of  the  floatmg 
elevator,  account  for  the  excellent  work  of  the  McConiuck  in  heav>'  grain. 

Its  good  work  in  extremelv  short  grain  is  due  principally  to  the  construction  of  the  cutter  bar. 
The  guards  are  almost  on  a  level  with  the  top  of  the  ]latform  can\-as.  Short  grain  will  fall  upon  the 
platform  canvas  when  cut  instead  of  accumulating  in  front  of  the  guards  or  jarnng  down  between 
the  guards  and  the  platform  canvas. 

McConnick  binders  are  made  in  5,  6,  7 
and  8-foot  sizes,  in  right  or  left  hand  cuts,  as 
desired.  One  of  these  machines  is  sure  to  fit 
the  conditions  on  vour  farm. 


McCormick  Improved  right-hand 

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McCormick  Improved  8-Foot  Binder 


McComiick  Improved  7-foot  binders, 
right  and  left  hand  cut.  are  equipped 
with  outside  reel  supports 


McCormick    Improved    8-foot    binder,    left    hand     cut. 
Right  hand  machine  can  be  furnished  in  the  same  size 

THE  McCormick  Improved  8-foot  binder  has  the  good  features  of  the  smaller  McComiick 
machines,  and  in  addition,  is  equipped  with  an  outside  reel  support  and  a  tongue  truck. 

The  outside  reel  support  holds  the  reel  perfectly  rigid  on  the  roughest  kind  of  ground.  The  reel 
slat  cannot  whip  down  and  catch  on  the  guards  when  the  main  wheel  or  grain  wheel  drops  into  a 
dead  furrow  or  ditch.  The  reel  support  prevents  any  sagging  of  the  reel  that  might  take  place 
after  the  binder  has  been  in  use  for  some  time.  The  reel  on  the  8-foot  machine  can  be  raised  and 
lowered  just  as  easily  as  the  reel  on  the  small  machines. 

The  tongue  truck  regularly  furnished  with  the  8-foot  machine  is  a  valuable  addition  to  the 
binder.  It  does  away  with  tongue  weight  and  side  draft.  It  is  a  great  aid  in  turning  corners,  and 
gives  the  binder  the  advantage  of  that  steady  motion  which  is  so  essential  to  clean  cutting. 

The  McCormick  Improved  8-foot  binder  can  be  drawn  either  with  horses  or  a  tractor.  It  is  a 
practical  machine  to  use  with  a  tractor  because  of  its  simple  tractor  hitch,  its  ease  of  operation,  and 
its  ability  to  harvest  grain  under  all  conditions. 

The  McCormick  Improved  7-foot  binder  is  regularly  equipped  with  an  outside  reel  support 
similar  to  that  used  on  the  McCormick  8-foot  binder. 


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Main  Wheel 

THE  McCormick  main  wheel  is  built  on  modem,  scientific  principles.    It  is  a  perfect  unit.    The 
weight  and  strain  it  has  to  bear  is  resisted  by  the  entire  strength  of  the  wheel.    It  is  well  lugged, 

and  distributes  ample  tractive  power  to  the  countershaft. 
Both  the  main  wheel  and  the  grain  wheel  are  fitted  with 
roller  bearings.  The  bearings  are  held  in  cages,  and  can  be 
removed  and  replaced  easily.  These  roller  bearings  have 
much  to  do  with  the  lightness  of  draft  for  which  the 
McCormick  is  so  widely  known. 


Hot-Riveted  Steel 
Main  Frame 


litted  wiLh  ruller  bearings 


One  of  the  reasons 
why  the  McCormick 
Improved  binder  is  so 
far  famed  for  its  dura- 

liiilitv  is  that  it  is  right  at  the  foimdation.  Upon  the  main 
frame  of  a  binder  depends  to  a  great  extent  the  good  work 
of  the  entire  machine.  The  main  frame  on  the  McCormick 
Irinder  is  made  entirely  of  steel,  hot -riveted.  It  is  trussed 
and  braced,  like  a  bridge,  in  the  places  where  the  greatest 
strain  comes.  This  construction  insures  an  absolute  aUgn- 
ment  of  all  the  gears  and  holds  the  countershaft  firm  and 
true,  thereby  reducing  friction  to  a  minimurn. 

Should  the  gears  ever  get  out  of  mesh  from  constant  wear, 
The  main  wheel  is  lugged  well  for  tractive  power  ^^^  adjustment  is  pro^dded  on  the  countershaft  which  enables 
the  operator  to  bring  the  gears  into  proper  mesh  again.  This  adjustment  is  easily  made  with  a  wrench. 
Making  a  rigid  main  frame  for  a  binder  is  like  laying  a  substantial  foundation  for  a  house- 
it  takes  a  little  extra  time  and  costs  more,  but  it  pays  in  the  long  run.  ,  ^  ,  .  ^  ,  ,^ 
Look  well  to  the  main  frame  of  a  binder  when  bujnng.  It  has  a  wonderful  influence  upon  draft 
and  upon  durability. 

Durable  Driving  Mechanism 

Power  is  transmitted  to  the  various  parts  of  the  McCormick  Improved  binder  in  sucha  manner 
that  there  is  an  even  distribution  of  motive  force.  This  equalizes  the  strain  on  the  vanous  parts 
of  the  frame  making  both  the  frame  and  the  driving  mechamsm  exceptionally  durable. 

The  pitman  is  diiven  direct  from  the  bevel  gear,  connecting  the  gear  on  the  countershaft. 
It  drives  the  knife  with  a  direct  stroke. 

A  wood  pitman  is  used.  It  is  made  of  seasoned  second  growth  hickory-.  The  wood  pitman  is 
preferable  because  wood  absorbs  vibration.  Another  advantage  of  the  wood  pitman  is  that  when 
it  strikes  an  obstacle  it  will  not  bend  and  throw  the  knife  out  of  ahgnment. 


McCormick  steel  main  frame.    Notice  how  thoroughly  it  is  braced 

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Steel  Platform 

THE  platfonn  frame  of  the  McConnick  Improved  binder 
is  made  almost   entirely    of    steel.      It    is    reinforced 
strongly  with  cross  sills  to  withstand  the  hard  knocks  of  the 
harvest  field.    The  one-piece  steel  platform  bottom  is  riveted 
to  a  Z  shaped  sill  underneath.     The  platfonn  bottom 
is  fastened  in  such   a   way  that  the  sills  and 
braces  receive  the  greater  part  of 
the  wear. 


The  steel  main  frame  and  steel  platform  make  the  strongest 
possible  foundation  for  a  binder 

Knife  Easily  Removed 

A  feature  of  importance  on  the 
McCormick  Improved  binder  is  the 
ease  with  which  the  pitman  can  be 
connected  and  disconnected  from  the 
knife.  There  are  no  bolts  or  nuts  to 
loosen.  The  operation  is  accomplished 
by  pushing  down  the  latch,  and  releas- 
ing the  pitman  at  the  wrist  end.  The 
pitman  can  be  removed  from  the  wrist 
pin,  and  by  pulling  the  knife  head  con- 
nection past  the  sliield,  the  pitman  can 

The  connection  at  the  knife  head  and  pitman  is  protected  by  a  steel  shield  be     removed     from    the    knife.        This 

feature  saves  considerable  time  in 
removing  the  knife.  A  shield  is  provided  which  protects  the  knife  head  from  dust  and  trash,  thus 
preventing  wear  and  saving  power. 

Strong  Drive  Chain 

The  main  drive  chain  of  a  binder  must  transmit  power  for  the  entire  machine  from  the  main 
wheel  to  the  countershaft.  The  countershaft  drives  the  bevel  gears,  which  in  turn  transmit  power 
to  drive  the  knife,  reel,  elevator,  and  binding  attachment.  To  do  this  well,  day  in  and  day  out,  the 
chain  must  be  exceptionally  strong  and  flexible.  It  shoidd  be  made  of  material  that  will  wear  well 
and  still  not  cause  undue  friction  on  the 
sprockets. 

The  McCormick  main  drive  chain 
is  made  of  high  grade  malleable  iron 
links  with  steel  connecting  pins.  This 
gives  the  chain  unusual  strength  and 
excellent  wearing  qualities,  and  causes 
the  minimum  wear  on  the  sprockets. 


An  adjustable  spring  tightener,  which 
works  automatically,  keeps  the  main 
chain  at  the  proper  tension  for  good  work. 


Unusually  durable  drive  chain 


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Wide  Range  of  Reel  Adjustment 

ALMOST  any  binder  w  ill  give  fairly  good  service 
.  when  the  grain  is  standing  and  conditions  are 
right,  but  when  it  comes  to  cutting  extremely  short 
grain  or  grain  that  is  down,  tangled,  and  lodged,  the 
binder  must  have  a  reel  with  a  wide  range  of  adjust- 
mcnt  and  one  that  is  exceptionally  rigid. 

The  reel  on  the  RIcCormick  binder  can  be  ad- 
justed very  close  to  the  guards  so  that  the  operator 
can  force  short  grain,  or  grain  that  is  lodged  and 
tangled,  onto  the  platform  canvas.  There  is  never 
any  accimiulation  of  grain  on  front  of  the  cutter 
bar.  No  matter  how  badly  the  grain  is  down,  the 
McConiiick  binder  picks  it  up  and  binds  it  all. 

There  is  an  outside  reel  support  on  the  McCor- 


Long  reel  bearing  holds  the  reel  rigid 

mick  Improved  7  and  8-foot  binders.  This 
support  makes  it  impossible  for  the  reel  slats 
to  whip  down  on  the  guards  when  cutting  on 
rough  ground.  This  feature  gives  the  operator 
the  advantage  of  adjusting  his  reel  close  to  the 
guards  when  cutting  short  grain.  The  inner 
end  of  the  reel  shaft  is  provided  with  a  conven- 


RlcI  raised  high  for  tall  grain 

can   be  instantly    changed  to  meet  the  most 


Keel  adjusted  low  for  short  grain 

ient  device  for  keeping  the  reel  in  perfect  align- 
ment with  the  guards. 

Long  Reel  Bearing 

The  McConnick  reel  is  fastened  both  to 
the  tubular  steel  brace  which  supports  the  seat 
and  braces  the  elevator,  and  to  the  front  of 
the  elevator  frame.  This  construction  insvires 
a  rigid  reel  base. 

The  bearing  on  the  McComiick  reel  shaft 
is  long.  This  insures  durabilit}-,  and  practically 
eliminates  sag.  Should  the  reel  ever  incline, 
due  to  long  wear  or  accident  in  the  field,  the 
McCormick  has  a  simple  adjustment  to  take 
up  the  sag. 

The  McConnick  reel  is  tmusually  strong 
and  effective.  It  will  handle  tall,  short,  dowTi 
or  tangled  grain  by  merely  shifting  the  levers 
which  are  within  convenient  reach  of  the 
operator.  By  means  of  these  levers  the  reel 
adverse  field  conditions. 


Elevator  Construction 

THE  AlcCormick  Improved  binder 
has  an  elevator  that  floats  at 
four  points.  This  means  that  if  the 
grain  is  thick,  tangled,  or  matted,  the 
elevator  will  expand  to  allow  the  in- 
creased volume  to  pass  through,  an tl 
then  drop  back  to  its  original  position 
for  short,  thin  grain.  There  are  no 
changes  or  adjustments  to  make. 
The  movement  is  entirely  automatic. 
This  feature  insures  perfect  elevation 
of  the  grain  under  all  conditions,  and 
prevents  unnecessary  wear  of  the  can- 
vas. The  floating  elevator  has  gained 
for  the  McComiick  Improved  binder 
a  reputation  for  large  capacity  and 
light  draft. 

The  McCormick 

elevator    is    open    at 

the  rear. 


The  upper  elevator  floats  at  four  points 


permit  tmg  ,      ,      j 

the  elevation  of  tall  grain  without  threshing  the  heads. 


Easy  to  Tighten  Canvas 


It  is  easy  to  adjust  the  elevator  convases  on  the  McCormick.  This 
is  done  by  turning  up  the  lower  rollers  which  are  connected  on  hinged 
boxes       The    platfonn  apron  is  held  in  perfect  tension  by  means  of 
an  automatic    spring    tightener.     In  order  to  remove  or  loosen  the 
canvas  it  is  nec- 
essary  only    to 
turn  the  hand 
lever  which   con- 
trols the  spring 


Elevator 

canvases   can 

be  quickly 

tightened  or 

loosened 

adjustment.  The  canvas  tighteners  make  it  unnecessary 
to  remove   the    canvases    when    the 
machine  is  not  in  use. 

Equipped  with  Bearings 

Roller  bearings  with  which  the  ele- 
vator rolls  are  equipped  make  an  easy- 
running  and  noiseless  elevator  arrange- 
ment. There  is  no  binding  of  the 
boxes  when  heavy  grain  is  being  ele- 
vated. 

Elevator  Chain  Tightener 

It  is  a  matter  of  but  a  few  moments' 
time  to  adjust  the  McCormick  elevator 
chain  to  the  proper  tension.  The  chain 
tightener  consists  of  a  sprocket  which 
can  be  moved  up  or  down  on  the 
brace  of  the  McCormick  frame. 


A  simple  turn  of  the  handle  tightens  or  loosens  the  platform  canvas 
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McCormick  binding  attachment  is 

adjustable  to  all  heights 

of  grain 


Simple  Binding  Attachment 

THE  McCormick  binding  attachment  is  of  the  bevel  gear  type.     It  is  one  of  the  simplest  binding 
attachments  on  the  market.     Every  part  that  was  not  essential  to  its  good  work  has  been 
eliminated. 

Adjustments  can  be  made 
easily,  so  that  grain  of  an 3'  length 
can  be  handled  and  the  band  wiU 
be  placed  properly  around  the 
bimdle. 

The  McConnick  ties  a  neat, 
compact  bundle.  Tight  binding 
saves  twine  and  prevents  shat- 
tering when  handling  bundles. 
It  also  makes  shocking  easy. 

Another  feature  of  impor- 
tance on  the  McCormick  binding 
attachment  is  the  range  of  adjust- 
ment that  can  be  made  on  the  trip 
hook  for  different  sizes  of  bundles.  This  feature  makes  it  possible  to  have  large  bundles  when  the 
grain  is  ripe  and  in  good  condition,  or  small  bundles  can  be  bound  when  the  grain  is  filled  with 
green  undergrowth. 

Twine  Tension 

The  roller  tmne  tension  used  on  the  McCormick  Improved  binder  consists  of  two  corrugated 
rollers,  held  together  in  the  frame  by  a  spring.  The  spring  pennits  the  twine  to  be  drawn  between 
the  rollers  with  uniform  tension.  This  tension  has  much  to  do  with  accurate  tying  of  the  McCormick. 
It  straightens  out  all  ciu-ls  and  kinks  in  the  twine. 

Grain  Delivered  to  the  Knotter  Without  Threshing 

The  packers  and  the  vibrating  butt  ad- 
juster run  at  the  same  speed.  This  dehvers 
the  grain  to  the  knotter  uniformly  and  with- 
out unnecessary  threshing  of  the  heads.  The 
butts  and  the  heads  of  the  grain  are  pulled 
down  at  the  same  time  and  at  the  same  rate 
of  speed. 

The  packers  are  so  timed  that  one  of 
them  precedes  the  needle  in  starting  to  form 
the  bundle.  This  takes  much  of  the  strain  off 
the  needle  and  gives  it  the  advantage  of 
motion  before  starting  to  do  its  work.  It  also 
means  lighter  draft. 

One  of  the  packers  raises  the  grain  over 
the  point  of  the  needle,  which  prevents  clog- 
ging at  this  point.  It  is  absolutely  impossible 
for  grain  to  catch  on  point  of  the  needle  on 
the  McCormick  binder. 


The  packer  raises  the  grain  over  the  point  of  needle 


Simple  knotter  does  away  with  trouble  in 
the  field 


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e  n  e  d 
steel 
roll  in 
the  eye 
of  th  e 
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The  Needle 

The  needle  used  on  the  McCormick  Improved 
binder  has  special  hardened  steel  surfaces  inserted 
to  insure  a  smooth-running  surface  for  the  twine. 
These  hardened  parts  withstand  the  continual  wear 
of  the  twine  for  a  long  time.  After  several  years  of 
work,  these  hardened  steel  rolls  may  be  reversed 
easily  or  replaced,  and  the  needle  will  be  as  good 
as  new. 

Accurate  Knotter 

The  McCormick  knotter  is  the  last  word  in 
simplicity.  It  has  only  two  moving  parts — the  bill 
hook  and  the  twine  disk.  These  two  parts  work  in 
a  substantial  and  accurately  constructed  frame.  In 
tying  a  Imot  the  twine  is  fed  toward  the  bill  hook  by  the  twine  holder.  This  relieves 
the  strain  on  the  twine  and  eliminates  the  danger  of  the  twine  pulling  out  of  the  twine 
holder  or  brealdng  when  tying  a  Imot.    This  action  reduces  wear  on  the  driving  pinion. 

Another  feature  of  importance  on  the  McCormick  knotter  is  that  it  does  not  require  as  close 
an  adjustment  in  order  to  tie  effectively  as  other  knotters.  This  is  due  to  the  great  amount  of 
surface  on  the  cord  holder  which  is  in  contact  with  the  twine.  The  advantage  of  this  to  a  fanner 
is  that  if  it  should  ever  become  necessary  to  adjust  the  knotter  it  can  be  done  without  making  as 
close  an  adjustment  as  it  is  necessary  to  make  on  other  machiiies. 

Every  McCormick  knotter  is  tested  thoroughly  before  being  shipped.     This  fact  together 
with  the  simple  construction  accounts 
for  the  excellent  work  of  the  McCor- 
mick knotter  in  the  field. 

Easy  to  Oil 

AU  the  working  parts  of  the 
McCormick  Improved  binder  are 
accessible  to  the  operator  for  oiling. 
The  oil  holes  are  placed  within  easy 
reach  of  the  operator  so  the  binder 
can  be  kept  well  oiled  at  all  times. 

A  feature  of  this  machine  is  the 
ease  with  which  the  operator  can  oil 
the  packer  shaft  bearings.  This  is 
done  tty  removing  the  center  board  in 
the  deck,  as  shown  in  the  illustration. 
This  feature  also  permits  easy  access 

to  the  needle  for  threading.  Board  removed  for  oiling  the  packer  blwU  and  for  threading  the  needle 

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Tongue  Truck 


A  TONGUE  truck,  especially  if  it  is  a  good  one,  is  a  great 
convenience  and  a  saver  of  horse  flesh.  The  McConnick 
binder  tongue  truck  is  built  substantially  and  meets  all  field 
conditions  successfully.  It  does  away  with  tongue  weight, 
whipping  of  the  pole  and  side  draft. 

The  wheels  on  this  tongue  truck  ha^•e  a  deep  side  flange. 
This  feature  in  connection  with  the  adjustment,  which  allows 
the  wheels  to  be  set  at  any  desired  angle,  relieves  the  horses 
of  all  side  draft  and  gives  the  binder  a  smooth  steady  motion 
when  cutting. 

The  McCormick  tongue  truck  is  furnished  regularly  with 
the  McCormick  Improved  8-foot  binder.      It  can  be  supplied 
with  the  5,  6,  and  7-foot  ma- 
chines on  special  order  at  addi- 
tional   cost.      The    short   stub 
pole  and  all  the  parts  necessary 
to  attach  the  tongue  truck  to 
the  binder  are  furnished  regu- 
larly   when   the    attachment    is    ordered. 
The  holes  in  the  pole  are   properly   bored 
and  adjustments  are  made  to  make  it  easy 
to  fit  the  tongue  truck  to  the  binder  when 
it  is  ordered  as  a  separate  attachment. 


The  tongue  truck  gives 
motion  while 


the  binder  a  steady 
cutting 


McCormick  Bundle  Carrier 

The  McCormick  bundle  carrier  is  simple,  light  and  accurate.  It  is  controlled  by  means  of  a 
convenient  foot  trip.  When  tripped  the  carrier  drops  down  and  the  bundles  slide  gently  to  the 
ground  in  rows.  The  earner  is  so  constructed  that  if  it  comes  in  contact  with  a  tree,  fence,  or 
any  other  obstacle,  it  will  swing  out  of  the  way  automatically.  When  the  obstruction  is  passed,  it 
will  swing  back  to  its  original  position.    It  folds  compactly  for  transportation. 


The  McConnick  tongue  truck  inakes  it  easy  to  turn  comers 
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Convenient  Transport  Trucks 


By  pulling  out  two  spring  latches  the  tongue  is  removed 


The  inside  and  outside  dividers  fold  for  transportation 


It  requires  oiily  a  very  short  time  and  little  effort  to  prepare  the  McCormick  Improved  binder 
for  transportation  over  the  road  or  from  one  field  to  another.  The  inside  and  outside  dividers 
can  be  folded,  as  shown  in  the  illustration. 

The  tongue  can  be  removed  by  releasing  two  spring  latches.  There  are  no  nuts  to  unscrew 
and  no  bolts  to  remove.  All  that  it  is  necessary  to  do  to  mount  the  McConnick  Improved  binder 
on  transport  trucks  is  to  raise  the  machine,  put  on  the  truck  wheels,  and  change  the  position  of 
the  tongue.  The  binder  is  raised  easily  by  means  of  the  main  wheel  and  the  grain  wheel  raising 
and  lowering  device. 

The  whole  operation  requires  only  a  few  minutes.  The  transport  wheels  are  fitted  with 
stub  axles  w  hich  fit  into  the  main  frame  of  the  binder  when  it  is  to  be  transported. 


When  mounted  on  transport  trucks,  the  McCormick  can  be  moved  thiough  narrow  lanes  and  roadways 

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McCormick  Header 


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The  McCormick  header,  furnished  in  10,  12,  and  14-foot  sizes 

THE  McCormick  header  is  designed  for  the  man  who  has>  large  fields  and  wishes  to  cut  and 
deliver  the  grain  to  the  wagon  without  tying  it  in  bundles.  It  operates  with  the  minimum 
amount  of  power. 

The  McCormick  header  has  features  that  recommend  themselves  to  the  respective  purchasers 
— a  tubular  steel  main  frame,  strong  and  securely  braced;  convenient  leveling  device  enabling  the 
operator  to  raise,  lower  and  level  the  platform;  a  dtirable  platform,  having  a  sheet  steel  bottom; 
reversible  sprocket,  permitting  two  speeds  on  the  reel;  convenient  device  for  adjusting  platform 
apron;  direct  dri\'ing  mechanism,  which  increases  the  durability  and  insures  light  draft.  All 
these  features  make  the  McCormick  a  desirable  machine. 

The  guards  are  fastened  to  a  Z-shaped  cutter  bar.  This  brings  the  knife  almost  on  a  level 
with  the  platform  apron — a  construction  that  is  especially  valuable  in  fields  where  the  straw  is  short 
because  there  is  no  projecting  part  on  which  the  grain  can  catch  and  fall  from  the  platform. 

The  reel  works  close  to  the  guards  so  that  all  the  grain  is  forced  upon  the  platfonn  canvas. 
Roller  bearings  are  placed  on  all  moving  parts  where  it  is  practical  to  use  them.  The  other  prin- 
cipal moving  parts  ax-e  equipped  with  self-aligning  bearings.  This  reduces  the  draft  of  the  machine 
and  increases  its  durability- 


The  header  eliminates  much  of  the  Iiard  work  of  the  harvest  field 
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Thirty-six  Highest  Awards  to  International  Harvester  Exhibit 

^^  Decision  of  San  Francisco  Exposition  Judges  In  Line  With  Popular  Opinion 


A  New 
World's  Record 

Thirty-six  First  Prizes, 
the  largest  number  of 
Highest  Awards  ever 
given  for  an  exhibit  of 
farm  implements  any- 
where—  that  is  the  new 
World's  Record  made  by 
the  International  Har- 
vester Exhibit  at  San 
Francisco. 


In  1851,  when  Cyrus  H.  McCormick  exhibited 
the  first  practical  reaper  at  the  World's  Fair 
in  London,  he  was  not  only  given  the  highest 
award  of  that  great  Fair,  but  the  judges  in  ren- 
dering their  decision  said — "The  McCormick 
reaper  is  the  most  valuable  article  contributed 
to  this  exposition,  and  for  its  originality  and 
value,  and  for  its  perfect  work  in  the  field  it  is  awarded 
the  Council  Medal." 


Since  1851,  it  has  been  the  Company's  practice 
to  show  and  demonstrate  its  machines  at  every 
opportunity  in_  competition  with  any  and  all 
comers._  The  idea  then  and  now  is  to  let  the 
people  judge,  after  open  test  and  trial,  which 
rnachines  are  best.  Invariably,  at  every  expo- 
sition, exhibition  and.test,  the  expert,  impartial 
judges  appointed  to  maUe  the  awards  have  given 
International  Harvester  rnachines  the  highest  honors. 


a  a  • 


—mmm%%m—— 


The  judges  of  agricultural 
exhibits  at  the  Panama-Pa- 
cific Internationa!  Exposition 
gave   to   the    International 

Harvester  Exhibit  as  a  whole, 
and  to  practically  each  ma- 
chine in  particular,  the  high- 
est award  of  the  Exposition, 
thus  approving  the  good 
judgment  of  the  dealers  and 
farmers  who  believe  Interna- 
tional Harvester  machines  to 
be  the  best  the  world  affords. 


On  these  pages  we  show  photographs 
of  a  portion  only  of  the  awards  made 
to  International  Harvester  machines 
in  open  competition  at  previous 
world  expositions  and  demonstrations 
held  since  1851  in  every  part  of  the 
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civilized  world.  To  these  must  now 
be  added  the  recent  decision  of  the 
judges  at  San  Francisco,  who  awarded 
to  International  Harvester  machines 
the  highest  prizes  given  on  the 
following  exhibits: 


Highest    Awards   Given  To  These   Machines 


Grain  Machines 

Grain  Binders 
Reapers 
Headers 
Header  Binders 


Genera/ 

Oil  Engines 

Wood  Sawing  Outfits 

Oil  Burning  Tractors 

(whcc-l  type) 

Manure  Spreaders 
Farm  Wagons 
Feed  Grinders 
Motor  Trucks 
(Binder  Twine 


Corn  Machines 

Corn  Planters 
Corn  Cultivators 
Corn  Binders 
Corn  Pickers 

Corn  H  uskers  ^"  cream  separators  our  machines  were  awarded  the  gold 
„_j  CL  J  I  mcdiil;  on  ensiliige  cutters  the  medal  of  honor.  This  corn- 
ana  onreaaerS  pany's  exhibit  ofgrain  drills,  corn  drills,  and  cotton  drills 

Corn  ShellerS  manufactured    for  us  bv  the  American  Secding-Machine 

c    11     r-    4  <,  Company,    RichtVinnd.    Ind.,    also    n-cciv.'d    the    htvihi-iC 

btalk  I  Utters  awards  given  on  these.  m,«  hine.. 


Hay  Machines 

Mowers 

Hay  Rakes 

Side  Delivery  Rakes 

Hay  Tedders 

Hay  Loaders 

Hay  Pre^>(.5 

Tillage  Implements 

Disk  Harrows 
Cultivators 
Spring-tooth  Harrows 
Peg-tooth  Harrows 
Combination  Harrows 
Kny:ino  Disk  Harrows 


INTERNATIONAL  HARVESTER  COMPANY  OF  AMERICA 

( Incorporated) 

CHICAGO  ,  USA 


This  is  a  general  view  of  the  International  Harvester  Exhibit  at  San  Francisco  Exposition 
The  most  comprehensive  exhibit  of  farm  machines  and  implements  ever  made 


Would  you  like  to 
be  sure  that  the 
machines  used  on 
your  farm  are  abso- 
lutely the  best  pro- 
duced  on   earth  ? 


Tliis  fuldei  lliruws 
a  great  white  light 
on  this  big  ques- 
tion— Read  what 
the    world    says 


Household  Words 

CI\Cames  Vhat  Win 

Champion 

Deering 

McCormick 

Milwaukee 

Osborne 

Piano 

International 

Keystone 

Mogul 

Titan 

Columbus 

W-«Wr  

Lily 

Primrose 

Low  Cloverleaf 

Low  Corn  King 

Low  20tK  Century 

Hoosier 

Kentucky 

Empire 


These,  are  the  machines  that  won  the  honors  at  San  Francisco 
I    Exposition.       The  greatest  Exposition  ever  held 
Thfi  largest  number  of  honors  ever  granted  one  exhibitor 


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iW^CORiWICK 


McCormick  Header  Binder 


McCormick  header  binder,  furnished  in  10  and  12-foot  sizes 


THE  McConnick  header  binder  is  really  two  machines  in  one  because  by  removing  the  binding 
attachment  and  adding  a  header  attachment,  it  is  converted  into  a  thoroughly  efficient  header. 
This  machine  is  designed  for  those  who  desire  a  practical  machine  of  large  capacity.  It  will  cut 
and  bind  exceptionally  tall  or  short  grain  because  it  has  a  wide  range  of  reel  adjustment.  The 
platform  can  he  adjusted  to  cut  high  or  low 
stubble. 

The  main  frame  is  built  of  large  steel  tubes. 
These  tubes  are  substantially  braced  and  are 
of  ample  strength  to  withstand  all  torsional 
strain.  The  platform  main  frame,  which  is 
securely  braced,  is  made  of  angle  steel.  The 
bottom  of  sheet  steel  is  riveted  securely  to 
the  platform  main  frame. 

The  reel  can  be  easily  moved  backward  or 
forward,  up  or  down.  The  device  for  giving 
the  reel  this  range  of  adjustment  is  made  by 
means  of  two  levers  within  convenient  reach  of 
the  driver. 

The  binding  attachment  on  the  McCormick 
header  binder  is  simple  and  easily  adjusted. 
The  metalHc  apron  butter  is  durable.  Its 
action  assists  the  packers  in  delivering  the 
grain  to  the  knotter.  It  makes  certain  the 
formation  of  square  butted  bundles.  The 
knotter  is  simple  and  acciirate. 

The  flax  bunching  attachment  is  furnished 
with  the  McCormick  header  binder  on  special 
order.  With  this  attachment,  the  operator  can 
leave  the  flax  in  gavels  instead  of  in  a  swath. 

A  very  convenient  bundle  carrier  is  furnished 
regvilarly  with  the  McCormick  header  binder. 


Ask  for  a  Special  McCormick  Header  and  Header  Binder  Catalogue 

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All  of  the  levers  are  convenient  to  the  reach 
of  the  driver 


iW^  C  O  R.^V^.  I C  K 


McCormick  Daisy  Reaper 


THE  McComiick  Daisy  reaper  is  designed  to 
meet  the  reqiiirenients  of  those  who  prefer  to 
leave  the  grain  in  gavels  on  the  ground  vmtil  it  is 
thoroughly  cured  and  dried.  This  machine  is  in 
great  demand  for  use  on  small  f anns  or  where  a  man 
wishes  to  cut  timothy  or  clover  for  seed.  It  can  also 
be  used  with  success  in  cutting  wheat,  flax,  buck- 
wheat, rye  and  barley.  The  main  and  grain  wheels 
are  fitted  with  self -aligning  roller  bearings;  conse- 
quently, the  machine  is  light  in  draft  and  can  be 
drawn  with  two  horses. 

The  McCormick  Daisy  reaper  is  driven  by  bevel 
gears.  This  method  of  transmitting  power  elimin- 
ates lost  motion  and  reduces  draft.  The  gears  of 
the  Daisy  reaper  are  heavy  and  will  give  long  wear- 
ing sen.'ice.  The  rake  arms  can  be  regulated  to 
deliver  gavels  of  any  size. 


McCormick  Daisy  folded  for  transportation 

This  reaper  can  be  folded  easily  when 
it  is  to  be  moved  from  one  field  to  another, 
when  passing  through  narrow  lanes  or 
when  it  is  desired  to  store  it  in  a  limited 
space.  It  can  be  adjusted  to  cut  high 
or  low  stubble  according  to  the  condition 
of  the  field  and  grain.  The  raising  and 
lowering  device  consists  of  a  combina- 
tion worm  and  bevel  gear — something 
like  a  jack  screw  which  is  the  most 
powerful  lifting  device  known. 


McCormick  Daisy  gear  drive  reaper,  furnished  in  5  and  5>^  foot  sizes 

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McCormick 
New  4  Mower 


McCormick  New  4  mower, 

regular  lift — 4Vi>   and 

5-foot  cut 


THE  McComiick  New  4  mower  is  known  for  its  simplicity  and  durability  wherever  hay  is 
grown.  Simplicity  is  the  keynote  in  its  construction. 
There  are  several  good  reasons  why  the  experienced  farmer  selects  a  mowing  machine  that  is 
simple  in  construction.  The  more  simple  the  mower  is  the  easier  it  will  work.  The  fewer  fancy 
trappings  it  has  the  less  likely  it  is  to  get  out  of  order.  The  McCormick  does  not  have  a  number  of 
so-called  talking  points  to  attract  the  prospective  purchaser  on  the  sales  floor  and  disappoint  him 
later,  when  the  machine  is  put  to  work  in  the  hay  field.     It  has  fewer  parts  than  any  other  mower. 

Main  Frame 

To  do  good  work  for  any  length  of  time  a  mower  must  have  a  well  constructed  and  substantial 
main  frame.  The  main  frame  holds  the  shafts,  gears,  pinions,  etc.,  in  the  proper  working  relation. 
If  the  main  frame  did  not  remain  perfectly  rigid,  the  gears  and  shafts  would  be  thrown  out  of 
alignment,  causing  heavy  draft  and  undue  wear. 

The  frame  on  the  McCormick  mower  is  cast  in  one  piece.  It  is  strongly  braced.  It  wiU 
withstand  the  most  adverse  conditions  in  the  field. 

All  the  holes  in  the  main  frame  are  drilled  at  the  same      S^L 
time  in  special  machines  to  insure  JW^  ** 

absolute  accuracy  in  the  fitting 
of  the  crankshaft  and  counter- 
shaft.  The  main  axle  is  equipped 
with  roller  bearings.    The  crank- 
shaft and  the  countershaft  run  in  remova- 
ble steel  babbitt-lined  boxes.    These  boxes 
are   of   softer   material    than    the    crank 
shaft,  consequently  the  boxes,  instead  of 
the  crank  shaft,  receive  the  wear. 


flit 


Substantial  main  frame 


.^W^  C  O  RiV\  I C  K 


A  guard  that  will  stand  hard 
knocks  in  the  field 


Cutter  Bar 

THE  McCormick  cutter  bar  is  built  to  stand  hard  knocks.  It  is  right 
all  through.  It  is  constructed  entirely  of  steel.  A  special  heat 
treatment  makes  it  extra  rigid.  It  is  reinforced  with  a  taper  rib  which 
extends  the  entire  length  of  the  bar.  This  rib  strengthens  the  bar  so  that 
a  smooth  running  knife  is  insured.  There  is  no  danger  of  whipping  the 
bar  out  of  alignment  when  raising  or  lowering  it  quickly. 

The  McCormick  pitman  and  knife 
are  always  in  a  direct  line,  regardless 
of  the  position  of  the  bar.  This  means 
that  the  knife  works  in  the  middle  of 
the  guards  always. 

The  cutter  bar  does  not  sag,  no 
matter  whether  the  guards  are  tilted 
up  or  down.  This  insures  an  easy 
running  knife,  reduces  friction  to  the 
minimum,  and  prevents  the  breaking 
of  knife  heads. 

Notice  the  substantial  connection  between 
The  cutter  bar   is    connected   to   the  the  cutter  bar  and  main  frame 

main  frame  by  a  hinged  coupling  mounted  on  a  long  horizontal  bearing.  This  coupling  is  made 
of  steel  and  forced  into  one  piece.  The  substantial  construction  of  this  coupling  has  much  to  do 
with  holding  the  McConnick  cutter  bar  in  perfect  alignment. 

Clean  Cutting 

Short  prairie  grass  or  wire  grass  has  a  tendency  in  cutting  to  clog  between  the  knife  section  and  the 
rear  of  the  guard  on  some  mowers,  particularly  after  the  knife  has  become  worn.  This  is  not  the 
case  with  the  McCormick.  There  is  a  clean  cutting  surface  the  entire  length  of  the  ledger  plate. 
This  ledger  plate  is  fastened  to  the  guard  by  means  of  a  rivet  and  a  center  lug,  which  always  holds 
it  substantially  in  place.  The  section  and  the  ledger  plate  make  a  sheer  cut  that  is  very  effective 
no  matter  what  the  condition  of  cutting.  After  the  ledger  plate  has  been  worn  for  some  time  it 
can  be  replaced.    This  does  away  with  the  necessity  of  buying  an  entirely  new  guard. 

The  McCormick  guard  is  curved 
upward  near  the  end  for  close  cut- 
ting. 

The  pitman  is  made  from  second 
growth  hickor\-,  dried  and  seasoned. 
It  drives  the  knife  with  a  full  stroke, 
which  prevents  clogging,  no  matter 
how  heavy  the  grass  or  how  tough 
the  cutting. 

The  draft  bracket  is  located  un- 
der the  pole,  which  brings  the  pull  in  a  direct  line  from  the  cutter  bar.  This  means  of  draft 
connection  has  a  tendency  to  lift  rather  than  drag  the  bar  along. 

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Notice  the  long-wearing  plates  on  the 
McCormick  cutter  bar 


be  raised 
inner  and 


TW^  CORAAI C  K. 

Convenient  Foot  Lift 

BY  means  of  a  convenient  foot  lever,  the  cutter  bar  of  the  McCormick  mower  can 
easily  to  pass  over  stones,  stumps,  and  roots,  and  for  turning  comers.  Both  the 
the  outer  shoes  of  the  cutter  bar  are 
raised  at  one  time.  For  this  reason  the 
cutter  bar  is  always  in  perfect  alignment 
regardless  of  the  position  of  tilt. 

Another  advantage  of  the  inner  and  outer 
shoes  raising  together  is  that  all  strain  is 
removed  from  the  cutter  bar  when  tilting. 


Oil  cannot  splash  out  of  the  McCormick  pitman  box 

The  cutter  bar  can  also  be  raised  easily  by  means  of 
a  hand  lever  which  is  within  easy  reach  of  the  driver. 


Close  Tilting  Adjustments 

The  tilting  quadrant  on  the 
McCormick  mower  is  made  with 
fine  notches.  This  gives  the  operator 
close  control  of  the  tilt  of  the  cutter  bar. 
It  means  that  a  very  close  stubble  can 
be  cut  if  desired,  and  in  seasons  when 
the  grass  is  short  it  has  been  known  to 
make  a  difference  of  several  tons  in  the 


A  foot  lift  makes  it  easy  to  raise  the  McCormick  cutter  bar 

hay  crop.  Close  tilting  adjustment  is  a  particularly 
desirable  feature  on  rough  and  stony  ground.  Close 
cutting  can  be  done  without  danger  of  dulling  the 
knives  on  rocks,  or  of  breaking  the  bar  by  running  into 
short  stumps  that  the  driver  cannot  see  from  the  seat. 

Full  Swath 

A  feature  of  the  McCormick  mower  that  will  appeal 
to  every  farmer  is  the  fact  that  there  is  ample  room 
between  the  pole  and  the  inside  shoe.  This  makes  it  un- 
necessary for  the  off  horse  to  walk  in  the  grass  when  a 
full  swath  is  being  cut. 


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.^W^CORiV\ICK|^ 


Large  Bevel  Gears 


THE  large  bevel  gears  of  the  McCormick  mower  are  a  noteworthy  feature.  The  bevel  gear  and 
spur  pinion  are  mounted  on  the  countershaft,  which  runs  in  a  removable  bushing.  For  this 
reason  the  gears  run  smoothly  and  without  noise.  These  gears  are  well  covered  with  large  shields, 
which  protect  them  from  all  dust  and  dirt.     The  oiling  facilities  throughout  the  entire  mower  are 

easily  accessible.  Wherever 
possible  they  are  placed  within 
plain  sight  of  the  operator  and 
can  be  reached  while  standing 
back  of  the  machine. 

The  clutch  on  the  AlcCor- 
niiek  mower  is  equipped  with 
four  clutch  dogs.  These  clogs 
engage  and  release  quickly. 
The  mower  can  be  stopped 
and  started  in  heavy  cutting 
without  backing  the  team. 
For  durability  and  ease  of 
operation  the  McCormick 
clutch  cannot  be  equaled. 


McCormick  clutch  in  gear 


McCormick  clutch  out  of  gear.     There  are 
four* prongs  on  the  clutch 


The  McCormick  New  Big  4  Mower 


The  McCormick  New  Big  4  mower  is  designed 
for  those  who  have  large  meadows  and  for  those  who 
wish  to  cut  heavy  crops  of  clover  and  alfalfa.  It  is 
furnished  with  43^,  .5,  6  or  7-foot  cutter  bars. 

This  mower  is  of  the  same  design  and 
built  of  the  same  high-grade  material  as 
the  McCormick  New  4  mower,  the  only 
difference  being  that  it  is  furnished  in 
larger  sizes  with  a  heavier  frame  and  the 
wheels  are  heavier  and  farther  apart. 


McCormick  New  Big  4  mower,  regular  lift— 4Vi,  5,  6  and  7-foot  cut 

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McCormick 
Vertical  Lift  Mower 


McCormick  vertical  lift  mower,  furnished  in  4>6'  and  5-foot  sizes 


THE  McCormick  vertical  lift  mower  has  all  the  good  features  of  the  regular  McCormick  mowers, 
and,  in  addition,  it  is  so  made  that  the  cutter  bar  can  be  raised  to  a  vertical  position  and  low- 
ered without  stopping  the  team.  This  makes  the  McComiick  vertical  lift  mower  one  that  is  meeting 
great  demand  for  cutting  on  rough  and  stumpy  ground.  It  permits  the  driver  to  cut  close  to  the 
tree,  stump,  or  rock,  and  save  all  the  hay  without  loss  of  time  or  inconvenience.  The  cutter  bar 
also  can  be  raised  high  enough  to  pass  over  stones  and  stumps  by  means  of  a  very  convenient  foot 
lift. 

While  the  McConnick  vertical  lift  mower  is  an  exceptionally  good  machine  for  cutting  in 
rough  and  stony  ground,  it  is  practical  for  all  kinds  of  grass  cutting.  It  will  do  good  work  in  any 
place  where  the  machine  can  be  drawn  by  horses  and  under  conditions  where  an  ordinary  machine 
could  not  be  used.     As  an  all-purpose  mower  it  is  unsurpassed. 

The  cutter  bar  on  this  mower  is  especially  strong  and  durable.  It  undergoes  a  special  heat 
treatment,  which  makes  the  bar  unusually  rigid.  There  is  no  danger  of  it  whipping  out  of  align- 
ment when  it  is  raised  and  lowered.  This  is  a  feature  that  is  of  great  advantage  on  the  vertical  lift 
mower,  because  when  it  is  used  on  stony  or  stumpy  ground  the  bar  is  being  raised  or  lowered  con- 
tinually. 

The  lifting  lever  on  the  McCormick  vertical  lift  mower  and  the  connections  of  the  cutter  bar 
have  a  powerful  leverage,  making  it  easy  to  raise  the  cutter  bar  to  a  vertical  position.  The  lift  is 
positive,  so  that  the  bar  comes  to  a  perpendicular  position,  not  part  way  up. 

This  machine  is  automatically  thrown  out  of  gear  as  the  bar  is  raised.  It  is  thrown  in  gear 
again  when  the  bar  returns  to  the  ground.  This  is  a  very  convenient  feature,  and  one  that  every 
user  will  appreciate. 

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McCormick  New 

Little  Vertical 

Mower 


McCormick  New  Little  Vertical  mower  is  furnished 
with  3^5  or  4-foot  cutter  bar 

THE  McComiick  New  Little  Vertical  mower  has  been  designed  to  meet  the  demands  for  a 
mower  of  small  capacity  that  can  be  pulled  by  one  horse.  It  is  a  practical  mower  for  small 
acreage  and  for  mowing  lawns,  parks  and  orchards.  It  can  be  operated  in  places  where  a  large 
two-horse  mower  could  not  go. 

This  mower  is  equipped  with  a  vertical  lift,  which  enables  the  operator  to  raise  the  cutter  bar 
to  a  vertical  position  while  the  machine  is  in  motion.  This  lift  is  similar  in  every  way  to  that  used 
on  the  two-horse  vertical  lift  mower.  The  singletree  on  the  New  Little  Vertical  mower  is  connected 
to  the  draft  rod  in  such  a  way  as  to  give  an  even  distribu- 
tion of  power  between  the  machine  and  the  shoe  hinge. 

The  thills  can  be  shifted  to  the  center  and  two  horses 
hitched  to  the  machine  if  desired. 

The  general  construction  of  the  McCormick  New  Little 
Vertical  mower  is  the  same  as  that  of  the  McCormick  two- 
horse  mower.  Great  care  is  taken  that  all  the  parts  be  built 
in  the  same  careful  manner  and  of  the  same  high-grade 
material  as  the  larger  machines. 

McCormick  Knife  and  Tool  Grinder 

The  McCormick  knife  and  tool  grinder  enables  the 
farmer  to  keep  sections  and  knives  sharp  at  all  times.  The 
time  required  to  sharpen  knives  with  a  McCormick  knife 
grinder  is  less  than  when  an  ordinary  grindstone  is  used. 
Stone  for  gumming  saws  can  also  be  furnished  on  special 
order.    If  desired,  a  foot  power  attachment  can  be  supplied  at  a  small  additional  cost. 

Unless  the  knives  are  kept  sharp  it  is  impossible  to  secure  the  best  results  with  a  mowing 
machine.  When  the  knife  is  dull  the  draft  of  the  machine  is  increased,  and  the  driver  often  thinks 
that  the  mower  is  at  fault.  By  keeping  the  mower  knives  weU  sharpened  these  difficulties  can  be 
avoided. 

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McCormick  Hay  Tedder 


McCormick  hay  tedder-supplied  with  6  or  8  forks 

THE  best  hay  is  made  where  the  grass  does  not  lay  in  the  swath  long  after  it  is  cut.  There 
should  be  a  free  circulation  of  air  through  it,  but  it  should  not  bleach  in  the  sun.  ^  If  it  is 
gathered  up  quickly  it  will  retain  its  rich  green  color  and  be  much  more  valuable  for  feeding.  It 
follows  that  it  will  bring  a  better  price  on  the  market. 

With  the  use  of  the  jNIcCormick  hay  tedder,  grass  can  be  cut  in  the  morning,  turned  Ijy  the 
tedder  later  in  the  day  and  put  in  the  bam  or  stack  on  the  same  day,  making  a  great  saving  of 
time  over  the  usual  methods  employed.  All  the  hay  is  stirred  when  the  McCormick  tedder  is 
used.     Light  or  heavy  crops  can  be  tedded  with  equal  rapidity  and  the  hay  will  be  cured  unifomily. 

The  wheels,  frame  and  forks  of  the  McConnick  tedder  are  made  of  steel,  which  insures  a  sub- 
stantial construction.  The  machine  is  driven  by  a  chain  and  gears.  The  gear  wheel  is  mounted  in 
the  center  of  the  axle  and  drives  the  crank  shaft  to  which  the  fork  arms  are  attached.  All  the 
forks  are  thus  given  the  full  driving  force  of  both  wheels  and  the  motion  of  the  forks  is  steady  and 
unifonn — the  heaviest  hay  will  not  retard  them.  Each  fork  arm  is  equipped  with_a  coil  spring. 
This  spring  takes  the  jar  from  the  forks  and  protects  the  machine  from  the  alternating  movement 
of  the  fork  anns. 

The  McCormick  tedder  is  so  constructed  that  heavy  windrows  can  be  tedded  -without  dif- 
ficulty— none  of  the  hay  is  left  unstirred.  The  forks  extend  outside  of  the  wheels  so  that  they 
stir  the  hay  that  is  run  over  by  the  wheels.  The  forks  continue  in  motion  when  comers  are  being 
turned.  By  means  of  a  convenient  lever  within  reach  of  the  driver  the  forks  can  be  regulated 
to  work  high  or  low  as  desired. 

The  IMcComiick  tedder  often  will  pay  for  itself  in  one  season  by  the  better  grade  of  hay  which 
it  helps  to  make.  If  the  season  is  rainy,  a  tedder  is  indispensable.  It  scatters  the  hay  lightly  so 
that  it  win  dry  out  very  quickly. 

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The  McCormick  Self- Dump  Rake 


McCormick  self-dump  rake.      The  thills  can  be  moved  to  the  center  for  two  horses  if  desired 

The  McConnick  self-dump  rake  does  good  work  in  all  conditions  of  hay.  It  dumps  quickly 
and  the  teeth  return  to  the  ground  close  to  the  windrow.  As  the  rake  fills,  the  cleaner  rods  float 
above  and  retard  the  hay,  so  that  it  does  not  roll  into  a  ropy  fonn. 

McCormick  rakes  leave  a  neat  appearing  field,  due  to  the  ease  vnth.  which  the  teeth  can  be 
kept  in  position.  The  teeth  can  be  adjusted  to  work  on  or  off  the  ground,  as  the  operator  desires, 
or  they  can  be  locked  down  by  a  slight  pressure  on  the  foot  lever  so  that  the  hay  can  be  bunched 
from  the  windrow.  In  order  to  dump  the  rake  the  driver  simply  presses  a  trip  lever,  which  throws 
the  pawls  at  the  end  of  the  trip  rod  into  engagement  with  the  ratchets.  The  teeth  then  lift  and 
discharge  the  load. 

The  dump  rods  on  the  McCormick  rake  are  in  two  parts  and  can  be  reversed  end  for  end. 
This  gives  double  wearing  surface.  The  ends  of  the  rods  that  engage  in  the  ratchets  are  temper- 
ed, furnishing  added  durability. 

Interchangeable  Wheels 

The  wheels  on  the  McConnick  rake  are  interchangeable,  so  that  when  one  side  of  the  ratchets 
are  worn  the  wheels  can  be  changed.  This  gives  practically  the  wear  of  two  rake  wheels  in  one. 
The  wheels  have  staggered  spokes  and  heavy  steel  tires.  They  are  large  and  keep  the  rake  run- 
ning smoothly  even  when  used  on  the  roughest  ground.  The  inside  ratchets  are  covered  with 
shields  which  prevent  the  hay  from  winding  or  interfering  with  the  tripping  device. 

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Strong  Main  Frame 


The  McCormick  rake  has  a  strong  frame 


THE  good  work  and  lasting  quality  of  a  hay  rake  depend  to  a  large  extent  upon  the  material 
that  is  put  into  the  main  frame'.  The  main  frame  of  the  McCormick  hay  rake  is  made  of 
angle  steel,  which  resists  twisting.  The  rake  head  is  made  of  angle  steel,  strongly  trussed  to 
prevent  sagging.  The  frame  and  rake  head  are  connected  by  heavy  hinges.  This  construction 
produces  a  frame  which  will  withstand  for  many  years  the  twists  and  strains  to  which  it  is  sub- 
jected in  the  field. 

Durable  Rake  Teeth 

The  rake  teeth  are  made  of  high-grade  oil  tempered  steel. 
They  must  undergo  a  severe  test  before  they  leave  the  factory. 
A  pull  of  29  inches,  almost  2i'-2  feet,  is  put  on  the  point  of 
every  McComiick  rake  tooth,  and  it  must  spring  back  to_  its 
exact  original  shape.  A  tooth  that  has  the  stuff  in  it  to  with- 
stand this  treatment  will  not  break  when  it  catches  on  large 
stones,  stumps  or  roots.  It  will  straighten  out  to  pass  over 
the  obstruction  and  then  spring  back  to  place. 

The  teeth  are  held  in  place  by  sectional  clamps.  The  ad- 
vantage of  this  is  that  should  a  tooth  become  worn  or  broken 
it  can  be  replaced  by  taking  off  only  a  few  teeth  in  the  rake. 
The  McCormick  teeth  have  a  graceful  cur^-e  which  brings 

them    well    mider    the    load 

where    they    carry    it    rather 

than  drag  it  along.     They  are 

so  shaped  on  the  end  that  they 

ride  over  the  ground  instead 

of  digging  or  tearing  it  up. 


The  frame  and  rake  head  are  strongly 
connected 


The  foot  trip  and  locking  lever  are  within  easy  reach 
of  the  operator 


Meets  All  Conditions  Successfully 

The  McCormick  hay  rake  meets  all  re- 
quirements of  the  most  critical  farmer.  It 
has  gained  a  reputation  in  every  locahty 
for  its  durability  and  ease  of  operation. 

The  McCormick  hand  dump  rake  is 
similar  to  the  self  dump  rake  with  the  excep- 
tion of  the  tripping  device.  It  is  made  in 
the  same  sizes. 

McCormick  rakes  are  made  in  8,  9,  10 
and  12-foot  sizes. 


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McCormick  Sweep  Rakes 


McCormick  3-wheel,  side-hitch  sweep  rake  No.  2 


WHEN  hay  is  stacked  in  the  field,  the  most  economical  equipment  for  handling  it  is  the 
McCormick  sweep  rakes  and  stackers.  No  other  method  equals  this  in  the  saving  of  time 
and  labor.  Sweep  rakes  as  a  rule,  are  subjected  to  a  great  deal  of  hard  usage  and  severe  strains, 
so  it  is  essential  that  the  right  kind  of  materials  be  used  in  a  right  way  to  insure  great  strength. 
A  careful  examination  of  the  McCormick  line  will  convince  anyone  that  these  tools  are  built  to 
stand  the  hardest  kind  of  treatment.  Plenty  of  material  of  the  best  kind  has  been  used  in  con- 
structing them  and  they  are  thoroughly  braced  throughout. 

McCormick  Sweep  rakes  will  gather  hay  from  either  the  swath  or  windrow  and  are  made  in  a 
number  of  styles  so  that  every  field  condition  can  be  met.  Rakes  Nos.  1  and  5  are  of  the  2-wheel, 
side-hitch  type.  The  teeth  are  raised  and  lowered  by  sliding  the  seat  back  and  forth.  Nos.  2  and 
6  are  of  the  3-wheel  type.  Nos.  3  and  7  are  3-wheel,  and  Nos.  4  and  8,  4-wheel,  rear-hitch.  All 
rakes,  except  Nos.  1  and  5,  have  a  lever  for  raising  and  lowering  the  teeth. 

The  McCormick  sweep  rake  teeth  are  made  of  straight-grained  yellow  pine,  and  are  provided 
with  metal  points.  They  are  interchangeable  and  reversible.  These  features  reduce  wear  and 
insure  durability.  The  metal  wheels  are  mounted  on  a  square  tubular  steel  axle  which  extends  across 
the  platfonn,  on  rakes  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4.  On  rakes  Nos.  5,  6,  7  and  8,  the  axles  are  wood  with  the 
wheels  mounted  on  short  steel  shafts  which  are  held  securely  in  place  by  braces.  The  wheels  on 
rakes  Nos.  5,  6,  7  and  8  are  equipped  with  removable  bushings  and  provided_with  shields  so  that 
hay  will  not  wrap  around  the  axle.    Rakes  Nos.  5  and  6  are  equipped  with  floating  poles. 


McCormick  4-wheel,  rear-hitch  sweep  rake  No.  4 
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McCormick  Junior  Hay  Stacker 


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McCormick  junior  hay  stacker 


^HIS  stacker  is  known  as  the  "over- 
shot" type,  and  consists  cf  a 
ground  frame  and  A-frame,  also  lifting 
arms  which  carry  the  platfonn  or 
pitcher  head.  The  load  is  carried  up 
on  this  stacker  over  the  A-frame  with- 
out sagging  the  platform  and  is  thrown 
directly  back  upon  the  stack.  The 
platform  is  held  in  position  by  a  heavy 
rope.  A  coiled  spring  device  is  pro- 
vided, which  may  be  adjusted  by  the 
operator  to  give  the  desired  pitch  to 
the  platform  in  delivering  the  load  to 
the  stack. 

The  pitcher 
teeth  can  be 
easily  adjusted, 
and  the  height 
of  the  lifting 

arms  can  be  reduced  and  increased.  This  is  a  feature  that  is  readily  appreciated,  because  in  mak- 
ing a  stack  the  operator  can  begin  by  having  the  lifting  anns  at  the  lowest  point,  and  as  the  stack 
is  built  up,  the  arms  may  be  extended. 

This  stacker  can  be  operated  with  either  one  or  two  horses.  When  folded  it  can  easily  be  trans- 
ported and  takes  up  very  little  room.  A  hay  retainer  and  transport  are  furnished  on  special  order 
at  additional  cost. 

McCormick  Swinging  Hay  Stacker 

The  McCormick  swinging  hay  stacker  permits  the  load  to  be  locked  in  place  at  any  height, 
and  swung  to  one  siide  over  the  stack.  When  over  the  stack  the  load  may  be  dumped  and  the  forks 
swung  back  and  lowered  into  place.  These  stackers  are  very  handy,  as  they  can  be  used  to  load  into, 
a  wagon.    They  are  strongly  laraced  and  twisting  is  prevented  by  truss  rods. 

The  swinging  stacker  is  especially  adapted  for  building  long 
stacks  because  it  has  long  swinging  arms.     When  the  load  is  placed 
upon  the  pitcher  head,  the  horse  is  driven  forward  until  the  load 
has  been  lifted  to  the  desired  height ;  the  load  is  then  swung  over 
the  stack,  and  dumped  by  means  of  a  lever.    When  being  lowered, 
the  pitcher  head  can  be  controlled  by  means  of  a  band   brake 
which  is  attached  to  the  pulley,  around  which  the  raising  and 

lowering  rope  passes. 
A  sledge  and  stakes 

are    furnished    with 

each  stacker.  A  trans- 
port and  hay  retainer 

are    furnished    at    a 

slight    additional 

cost,    upon  special 

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McCormick  swinging  hay  stacker 


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The  McCormick  Corn  Binder 


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McCormick 
corn  binder 


'  I  ^HE  McCormick  com  binder  is  simple  in  constniction,  light  in  weight,  and  compact.    The  main 
-'-     frame,  which  is  made  of  square  steel  tubes,  is  symmetrical  in  design,  and  thoroughly  braced 
in  such  a  manner  as  to  give  almost  unlimited  service.    All  parts  are  held  rigid,  consequently  the 
shafts  and  boxes  are  held  in  perfect  alignment. 

The  McCormick  com  binder  binds  the  com  while  the  com  is  in  a  vertical  position.  The  com 
is  cut  and  moved  in  a  position  upright  to  the  binding  attachment.  It  requires  a  minimum  amount 
of  power  to  bind  com  in  this  position  and  insures  evenly  butted  bundles  which  are  easy  to  handle. 

Another  feature  that  every  com  grower  will  appreciate  is  the  fact  that  this  machine  straddles 
only  one  row  of  com  in  opening  up  the  field.    It  leaves  only  one  bent  row  to  cut. 

The  McCormick  com  binder  has  an  extremely  wide  range  of  adjustment.  It  will  cut  short  and 
tall  com,  and  corn  that  is  down  and  lodged.  This  adjustment  for  different  lengths  of  com  can  be 
made  from  the  driver's  seat.     It  is  not  necessary  for  the  dri\'er  to  stop  the  machine  to  make  the 

adjustment.  This  is  a  decided  advantage,  because 
frequently  the  operator  finds  both  tall  and  short  com 
in  the  same  field. 

Cutting  Mechanism 

The  cutting  mechanism  on  the  McCormick  com 
binder  consists  of  three  knives,  one  reciprocating  and 
two  stationary.  The  stationary  knives  being  curved 
outwardly,  from  the  rear,  cause  them  to  cut  the  stalks 
with  a  gradual  drawing  stroke  as  the  machine  is  drawn 
forward.  The  reciprocating  knife  completes  the  oper- 
ation, and  cuts  all  weeds,  vines,  and  green  undergrowth 
between   the   hills  of  the  row,  leaving  the  field  in  a 

Sectional  view  sliowing  the  knives  neat  condition. 


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Conveyor  Chains 

THERE  are  three  sets  of  conveyor  chains  on  the 
McCormick  com  binder.  Each  set  of  conveyors 
comprises  two  chains — one  being  placed  on  each  side 
of  the  divider  on  the  inside.  These  chains  are  so 
geared  that  the  upper  chains  move  faster  than  the 
lower  ones.  In  this  way  the  bent  stalks  are  readily 
straightened  up.  The  faster  motion  of  the  upper 
chains  carry  the  top  portion  of  the  com  back  be- 
tween the  dividers  so  that  the  stalks  are  perpen- 
dicular when  they  are  cut.  They  are,  therefore, 
conveyed  to  the  binding  attachment  in  an  upright 
position. 


It  is  an  easy  matter  to  tighten  the  conveyor  chains 

Two  Spring  Rods  Hold  Com 
Against  Conveyors 

Another  feature  that  adds  greatly  to  the  satisfactory  work 
of  the  McCormick  corn  binder  and  insures  positive  elevation  of 
all  corn  stalks  is  the  spring  rod  feature.  There  are  two  spring 
rods  so  constmcted  that  they  hold  the  stalks  against  the  chain 
until  the  com  gets  to  a  point  where  the  packers  are  sure  to  get 
hold  of  the  stalks.  This  insures  positive  elevation  of  all  the  com. 

Tongue  Truck 

A  tongue  tmck  is  fumished  with  the  McCormick  com 
binder  on  special  order  at  additional  cost.  A  stub  pole  and 
all  parts  necessary  to  attach  it  to  the  com  binder  are  fumished 
regularly  when  the  attachment  is  ordered.  The  holes  in  the  pole 
are  properly  bored  and  adjustments  are  made  to  make  it  easy 
to  attach  the  tongue  tmck  when  it  is 
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equipped  with  the  McComiick  tongue  truck  the 
weight  of  the  com  binder  is  evenly  distributed  to 
the  ground  and  the  binder  runs  steadily. 


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McCormick  Improved  Huskers  and  Shredders 


These  shredders  are  built  in  two  sizes— Improved 
6-roll  and  Improved  8-roll.  The  Improved  8-roll 
is  furnished  with   "Farmers  Friend"    blower. 


McCormick  Improved  6-roll  busker  and  shredder. 

THE  McCormick  Improved  husker  and  shredder  has  many  features  that  make  it  durable  and 
easily  operated.  The  frame  is  strong  and  well  braced.  It  is  equipped  with  a  practical  self- 
feeder.  A  ball-and-socket  joint  fifth  wheel  pennits  the  machine  to  be  turned  around  in  a  small 
space.  Snapping  rolls  are  hung  on  a  cushion  spring,  which  prevent  the  ends  from  pounding.  A 
hand  wheel  attachment  makes  it  possible  to  turn  the  blower  pipe  in  any  direction  while  the  machine 
is  in  operation. 

The  quality  of  the  work  done  by  the  McCormick  husker  and  sliredder  cannot  be  equaled.  The 
separating  device  is  so  constructed  that  aU  foreign  substances,  such  as  dirt,  smut,  weed  seeds,  etc., 
are  delivered  to  the  ground  and  not  to  the  bam  with  the  stover.  It  cleans  and  saves  all  the  shelled 
com  and  delivers  it  to  a  bag  at  the  side  of  the  machine. 

All  parts  of  this  machine  are  readily  accessible.  The  husking  rolls  are  arranged  in  pairs  and 
placed  parallel  with  the  length  of  the  machine  and  have  large  bevel  gears  wliich  remain  in  inesh. 
Each  pair  of  rolls  can  be  taken  out  independently  of  the  others. 

McComiick  huskers  and  shredders  are  well  equipped  with  safety  devices.  The  oil  cups  have 
long  pipes,  so  that  the  oiling  can  be  done  without  going  near  the  moving  parts.  The  husking  and 
snapping  rolls  are  protected,  and  gear  shields  are  used  where  necessary.  Safety  clutches  are  pro- 
vided for  throwing  the  snapping  rolls  and  self-feeder  out  of  gear. 

The  speed  of  the  shredder  head  is  about  1,000  revolutions  per  minute.  The  quality  of  corn, 
weather  conditions,  etc.,  determine  to  a  great  extent  the  amount  of  com  that  can  be  husked  in  a 
day.  Under  favorable  conditions,  however,  the  6-roU  machine  will  husk  from  50  to  75  bushels  per 
hour;  the  8-roll  from  80  to  100  bushels  per  hour.  The  6-roll  requires  a  20-H.P.  engine  for  operation; 
the  8-roll  about  a  25-H.P. 

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McCormick  8  and  10-Roll  Special  Huskers  and  Shredders 

THE  McCormick  8-roll  Special  husker  and  shredder  is  the  same  machine  as  the  Improved  6-roll, 
except  that  it  is  equipped  with  eight  small  rolls  instead  of  six  large  ones.  The  capacity  of  the 
8-roll  Special  is  no  greater  than  that  of  the  Improved  6-roll,  but  the  rolls  being  small  make  it  very 
effective  in  small  com.  It  does  exceptionally  clean  husldng,  and  shells  very  little  com  in  the  oper- 
ation. The  reason  that  this  machine  is  a  desirable  one  for  small  corn  is  that  the  extra  pair  of  rolls 
give  it  a  larger  husking  surface;  but  the  small  rolls  are  not  as  aggressive  as  large  rolls,  consequently 
the  same  amount  of  corn  is  handled,  with  very  little  of  the  corn  shelled. 

The  McConnick  10-roll  Special  husker  and  shredder  has  ten  small  rolls  instead  of  eight  large 
ones.  The  capacity  and  other  features  of  this  machine  are  exactly  the  same  as  found  on  the  Im- 
proved 8-roll.  The  advantages  of  the  10-roll  Special  are  the  same  as  those  mentioned  for  the  Mc- 
Cormick 8-roll  Special. 

The  equipment  and  required  power  for  operation  is  the  same  on  the  McConnick  8-roll  Special 
as  on  the  McCormick  Improved  6-roll.  The  10-roll  vSpecial  requires  the  same  power  and  has  the 
same  equipment  as  the  Improved  8-roll. 


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Machine  Catalogue 


Husking  rolls  used  on  the  Improved  6  and  8-rolI  machines 


Husking  rolls  used  on  the  McCormick  8  and 
10-roll  Special  machines 


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McCormick  Little  Giant  Husker  and  Shredder 


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HE  McConnick  Little  Giant  husker  and  shredder 
is  designed  for  individual  work,  or  for  those  who 
wish  to  do  custom  work  on  a  small  scale.      It  can  be 
furnished  with  4  or  6  husking  rolls. 

The  husking  rolls  on  the  McCormick  Little  Giant 
are  placed  at  right  angles  with  the  machine.  They  are 
arranged  in  pairs  and  are  readily  accessible.  Each 
pair  can  be  taken  out  independently  of  the  other  and 
the  rolls  can  be  quickly  adjusted.  The  ear  elevator 
operates  from  the  side  of  the  machine. 

A  reciprocator  keeps  the  ears  mo\ang  along  the 
rolls  evenly.  This  insures  clean  husking  and  a  uniform 
deHvery  of  the  ears  to  the  carrier.  The  reciprocator 
keeps  the  ears  moving  no  matter  what  condition  the 
com  may  be  in. 

The  Little  Giant  husker  and  shredder  makes  per- 
fect fodder  and  saves  all  the  com.       The  capacity  is 
sufficiently  large  to  turn  out  a  good  day's  work  without 
requiring  a  large  number  of  men  and  teams  to  keep  it 
in  operation.    It  is  the  most  practical  machine  for  the 
man  whose  power  is  limited. 
The  Little  Giant  is  regtdarly  equipped  with  an  8-inch  drive  pulley.    On 
special  order  a  6,  7,  9  or  10-inch  drive  pulley  will  be  supplied.    The  speed  of 
the  shredder  head  is  about  1,000  revolutions  per  minute.  Under  average  con- 
ditions the  4-roll  machine  vn]l  husk  from  25  to  50  bushels  per  hour; 
the  6-roll  will  husk  from  30  to  60  bushels  per  hour.      It  requires 
from  12  to  15-H.  P-  to  operate  the  Little  Giant  to  its  full  capacity. 


The  snapping  rolls  can  be  thrown  out  of 

gear  instantly  by  means  of  the  lever  in 

front  of  the  operator 


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THE  working  principle  of  the  McConnick 
com  picker  is  very  simple.  It  consists 
of  long,  projecting  gatherers.  These  gatherers 
are  equipped  with  elevating  chains.  The 
chains  are  provided  with  long  steel  fingers 
which  catch  and  hold  the  com  after  the  steel 
gatherer  points  have  raised  it  from  the  ground. 
By  means  of  the  operating  lever,  these  gatherer.; 
can  be  easily  adjusted  for  working  close  to  the 
ground.  Under  ordinary  conditions,  however, 
it  is  unnecessary  to  operate  the  machine  with 
the  gatherers  adjusted  extremely  low. 

The  McConnick  corn  picker  will  not  only 
meet  all  field  conditions  successfully,  but  it  will 
husk  com  cleaner  than  it  is  usually  done  by 
hand.  Draft  is  reduced  by  means  of  roller  and 
self -aligning  bearings,  and  by  the  proper  ar- 
rangement of  parts. 

On  this  macliine  are  found  many  desirable 
features  which  are  readily  appreciated  by  the 
farmer  who  uses  it.     The  snapping  rolls  are 

equipped    with 


The  cleaner  chain  delivers  the  husks  to  the  ground 


Wif/i  fhe  use  of  the  corn 
picker  one  of  the  mosi  disa- 
greeable jobs  on  the  farm  is 
disposed  of,  and  many 
farmers  are  solving  the  "help 
question"  in  this  manner. 


a  convenient  device  which  pennits  them  to 
spread  apart  in  case  an  obstruction  should  become  wedged 
between  them.  This  feature  is  of  exceptional  valvie  since  it  pre- 
vents breakage,  which  would  result  in  case  hard  substances  were 
picked  up  by  the  gathering  chains  and  delivered  to  the  elevators, 
which  would  carry  them  to  the  snapping  rolls. 

A  special  device  which  is  of  unusual  importance  is  the  lever 
to    throw   the   wagon   elevator  out  of  gear.     This  enables  the 

operator  to  husk  to 
the  end  of  a  row  with 
out  allowing  the 
husked  ear  corn  to  fall 
to  the  ground  while 
the  receiving  wagon  is 
being  turned  for  the 
next  row. 


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Corn  Machine  Catalogue 


McCormick  com  picker 
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7W=CORiV\ICK 

McCormick  Twine 


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Watch  for  the  McCormick  label  on  twine 


under  careful  inspection 
mick  label  on  a  ball  of  twine  is  known  wherever 
binders  are  used,  as  a  guarantee  of  good  spinning 
and  the  best  material.  Every  lot  of  McCormick 
twine  is  weighed,  measured,  and  tested  to  insure  full 

length  and  full  strength. 

It  is  a  twine 
that  is  reliable 
and  depend- 
able. It  will 
not  clog,  does 
not  kink,  is 
free  from 
flaws  and  wUl 
not  pull  thin 
and  break  like 
cheap  inferior 
twine. 


00  D  binder  twine  has  a  wonderful   influence 

on  the  success  of  the  harv^est.    It  gets  in  its 

inlluence  ever>'  year,  whether  the  crop  is  good,  or 

whether  it  is    poor.    It  saves  time  in  the  harvest 

field  when  time  is  at  a  premium. 

Inferior  twine  is  not  a  bargain,  even  when  it 
can  be  purchased  for  a  few  cents  less  a  ball.  Sup- 
pose it  does  cost  a  cent  less  a  pound,  it  takes  about 
^Yi  pounds  of  twine  for  an  acre.  Compare  the 
value  of  an  acre's  crop  with  the  23^  cents  saved, 
then  is  it  worth  while  to  run  a  chance  for  such  a 
small  amount  ? 

When    considering    binder    twine    this    year, 

just    remember   that    McCormick   twine   is    made 

from  the  most  carefully  selected  Sisal  and  Manila 

fibres,  that  every  step  in  their  mamifacture  is  taken 

This    is   why  the   McCor- 


Testing  McCormick  twine  for  length 
and  strength 


Drying  sisal  fibre 

Buy  McCormick  twine  if  you  wish  to  avoid  twine 
troubles.  It  does  away  with  some  of  the  most  try- 
ing problems  in  the  grain  field. 

McConnick  twne  is  made  in  the  five  following 
brands  and  lengths : 

Sisal 500  feet 

Standard ^^^  ^/""l 

Extra  Manila 550  feet 

Manila       J^OO  feet 

Pure  Manila 650  feet 

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